Entry #: 209 |
Entry Date: 2012-10-08 02:52:24
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Katherine Hammer |
| Visitor Comments: Looking for the history of my ancestors, John Bone and William Moore! |
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Entry #: 208 |
Entry Date: 2012-09-22 11:37:48
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E.Hanson |
| Visitor Comments: Looking into the origins of Thomas Vernon & Son. Have info from newspapers, census, parish records, and some trade directories but would appreciate pointers on any Liverpool resources.
Liverpool Mercury 10 SEP 1861 (2 items)
Deaths.
Vernon - Sept 7th, at the residence of William Heatley Esq. High Hatton Hall, Shropshire aged 62, Thomas Vernon Esq., Iron Ship Builder, High Lou, Woolton, a councillor for North Toxteth Ward.
Obituaries
Death of Mr Thomas Vernon - It is with the utmopst regret that we have to record the death of Mr Thomas Vernon, iron-ship builder, of this town, and principal in the eminent firm of Messrs Thomas Vernon & Son. He died on Saturday at the residence of his step-son, Mr William Heatley, High Hatton Hall, Shropshire, in his 62nd year. The deceased, who was a native of Cheshire, had been for upwards of 40 years a resident of Liverpool, and as a shipbuilder enjoyed an extensive and well-earned reputation. Amongst other public works he constructed the great north landing stage for the Liverpool and Birkenhead ferries, now approaching completion. In the year 1857, Mr Vernon was returned as one of the members for North Toxteth ward, and held the office up to the period of his decease. Yesterday, as a mark of respect to the memory of the deceased, the flag at the Town Hall was displayed at half-mast high. The remains of the deceased are to be interred on Thursday, at the Smithdown Lane Cemetery. |
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Entry #: 204 |
Entry Date: 2012-08-03 10:34:13
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John Eastman |
Visitor Comments: During the late 1800s. I had relatives who owned the Bailey Shipyard. Do you have any history on this company?
Thanks,
John Eastman
Fort Lauderdale, Florida |
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Entry #: 203 |
Entry Date: 2012-07-29 13:07:32
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Elizabeth Radley |
| Visitor Comments: Thank you. Your website, book, articles and all the history you provide about the area have helped in my understanding of my ancestors and in putting their lives in context. Sometimes I have an "aha" moment. For example, I noticed the death of an ancestor in 1878 and remember reading in your paper on the coming of the railroad that scarlet fever had been in the area. I have ordered the death certificate and will find out the cause of death. I appreciate all you have done and how you have made it available. |
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Entry #: 201 |
Entry Date: 2012-06-27 07:06:21
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Rob Coles |
| Visitor Comments: I am the owner of 3 Black and White Cottages, High Street, Farndon, Chester. The property was damaged by fire in September 2011. The age of the cottages has been dated as 17th Century. Since the interior of the building has been uncovered during renovation work it seems possible that parts of the building might be of later origin. I note that your photograph, 'Barton Road', shows only two chimney stacks. The current building has four. I have a collection of photographs since the fire, to date and have been intrigued by the history of the house and the possibility that it is not 17th century. I am just starting my research but would be grateful if you have any other details of the building, photographs etc. which may shed some light on the building and its development |
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